10 Best Portable Toilets UK 2024 | Thetford, Dometic and More

Next up, we have a basic yet user-friendly portable toilet in that it's a simple bucket designed to look like a regular loo. Both the inner and outer toilets feature closable lids, and the internal bucket also has a handle - there is even a toilet roll holder on the side!

Thanks to its large footprint, the design is sturdy and reliable, posing no risk of tipping over. The waste bucket has the capacity of 5-litres, although we wouldn't recommend filling it to the brim as it might be quite tricky to empty! Hillington handily sells a 'privacy tent' to house the loo, if you so fancy.

Thetford's luxury, virtually full-size portable toilet has an impressive 21-litre waste capacity and a battery-powered electric flush. This is the home-from-home option for camping or the dignified option for those struggling to access their bathroom toilet via stairs.

There are also water-level indicators on both the waste water and flushing water tanks, and, coming from such a reputable brand that sells spare parts, your mind can remain at ease knowing that you'll be covered if anything goes wrong.

Dometic is well-known for producing high-quality appliances for boats, motorhomes and caravans, and their portable toilet for smaller motorhomes and tents doesn't disappoint. We particularly love the extra-long, pivoting spout on the waste tank that assists with splash-free emptying.

The movable parts - the lid, seat, flush and waste spout- are all robustly made, yet if you have an issue with breakages, spare parts are available to order. It's worth noting that the powerful push button flush is perfect for those with wrist or dexterity issues. 

The larger portable toilet in the Dometic range, the Sanipottie 966, has a full-size lid and seat, meaning you can expect a comfortable user experience. The reliability of choosing a trusted brand includes the availability of spare parts, should a valve or moving piece need replacing.

The one-piece tank design prevents leaks, and the double sealed valve ensures no odours if the contents are left in situ for a few days. But don't worry, the generous 19-litre waste capacity certainly won't need emptying daily.

An affordably priced portable toilet with a sturdy design, a good seat height of 41 cm and a generously-sized seat. - so much so that it can hold the weight of up to 23 stone. The capacity of the waste tank is a very respectable 20-litres, and the water tank capacity supports 50 flushes. 

However, the emptying procedure isn't as smooth as the Thetford toilets, and there are no spare parts available to purchase should a component fail. That said, it is a very reasonable price, so if you're on a budget, this is a great buy.

This portable toilet is well-built and secure and the heaviest on our list at 6 kg when empty. The full-size seat can hold up to 20-stone in user weight and sits at a very comfortable 43 cm high.

The locking system which attaches the top unit to the base tank is an intuitive, easy to use set-up. However, there isn't the option to buy spare parts for this portable toilet, so take that into consideration when making your selection.

This one is clearly just a bucket with a toilet seat on top - a no-frills option that does the job simply and effectively! That said, the hinged lid helps contain the contents, and if the toilet is used for urine only, the bucket can be easily washed out after use. For any solids, however, a liner bag is most definitely needed.

The toilet seat has been known to be tricky to attach and remove, but reviewers have confirmed that this issue reduces over time. It may be a little frustrating at first, especially considering you need to remove the seat to empty it, but if you want a cheap, basic option, this should do you nicely.

This portable toilet in subtle forest green was initially designed for fishermen but has since become a bit more mainstream. Impressively, it folds down to a 5 cm high disk-in-a-bag when not in use and comes with a discrete carry bag. You can also buy a separate lid if you want to leave this toilet set up in the corner of a tent.

Amazingly it can support the weight of up to  21 stone, thanks to the concealed steel axis frame, which securely clicks together, ensuring it won't collapse during use. At 25 cm high, it is only half the height of a standard bucket, so using it more often than occasionally probably isn't going to be done by many.